ON THIS DAY | Violin Virtuoso Michael Rabin Was Born in 1936

He tragically developed a neurological condition in his late 20s, and died at age 35 from a head injury sustained by a fall

A celebrated child prodigy, he is remembered as one of the eminent violinists of the 20th Century – praised by legendary pedagogue Ivan Galamian, as having "no weaknesses, never".

Thankfully, Michael Rabin will forever be immortalized by his brilliant and treasured recording legacy.

MICHAEL RABIN | KREISLER | TAMBOURIN CHINOIS | BELL TELEPHONE HOUR | AGE 15